Heavy vehicle network maps in Victoria

This information page contains links to maps of Victoria’s heavy vehicle road networks. Please note that new Victorian heavy vehicle road networks will be added to this page as they are developed.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or conditionally approved (orange) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. Operators must check the VicRoads website for road closures and road conditions prior to travel to ensure clear passage. It is permitted to travel off route if the road is marked with detour signage or if directed by an authorised officer. Restricted structures (red dots) must not be crossed while conditionally approved structures (orange dots) can be crossed, but only if attached conditions are observed. The maps only display roads that have been assessed for heavy vehicle access.

For all current/short term road closures, traffic alerts, roadworks and detours, or events causing road closures and/or detours, the VicTraffic map should be checked prior to travel by clicking on the linked map below.

Victoria’s gazetted arterial and municipal roads for Class 2 B-Doubles and Class 3 B-doubles operating under Victoria's Livestock Loading Scheme. (Please note that for the purposes of this map livestock is defined as cattle, sheep, pigs, horses and goats).

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (approved with conditions) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (approved with conditions) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Restricted structures must not be crossed.

Victoria's HML network does not allow access for:

Road Trains

3-axle and 4-axle Truck and Dog trailer combinations

Other PBS compliant combinations

B-doubles that exceed 19 metres, if that route does not appear on the B-double network map.

The 73 tonne Quad-Tri and 77.5 tonne Quad-Quad B-Double network shows roads mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple). Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 68.5 tonne. Conditionally approved bridges (orange dot) can only be crossed by combinations operating at the allowed weight as described in the map.

The funded road improvements (broken blue line roads) will be approved for 73 tonne Quad-Tri and 77.5 tonne Quad-Quad B-Double upon completion of highway upgrades. Upon completion of routes currently under assessment, results will be published on the map.

Access for Quad-Semi Trailers to the HPFV Mass Network

Victoria’s Class 2 Quad-Semi Trailer network of roads approved for Quad-Semi Trailers to operate at weights between 46 tonne and 50.5 tonne is the same network approved for Quad-Quad B-Doubles. Annual permits, obtained from the NHVR are required to operate on this network.

Consistent with the Quad-Quad B-Double network the roads are mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple). Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 46 tonne (quad-axle trailer group gross mass of 22.5 tonne).

Victoria's Class 2 A-Double High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) Maps show approved roads for 30 metre A-Doubles operating at weights between 68.5 tonne and 85.5 tonne. Unlike gazetted networks, annual permits, obtained from the NHVR are required to operate on this network regardless of whether the desired route appears on the map.

The 85.5 tonne A-Double networks show roads mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple). Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 68.5 tonne. Conditionally approved bridges (orange dot) can only be crossed by combinations operating at the allowed weight as described in the map.

The funded road improvements (broken blue line roads) will be approved for 85.5 tonne A-Doubles upon completion of highway upgrades. Upon completion of routes currently under assessment, results will be published on the map.

View the Road Train network map (External link)
Victoria’s Class 2 Road Train gazetted and permitted map network. The map shows the network in north-west Victoria that road trains can use at up to 85.0 tonnes. Roads not shown as approved (green) or shown as conditionally approved (orange) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Roads shown as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) are pre-approved for annual permit access, as are signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a pre-approved road, provided it is marked with detour signage. Roads not shown as green or orange, with the exception of signed detours, require road manager approval for access by permit.

Roads shown as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) are pre-approved for annual permit access, as are signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a pre-approved road, provided it is marked with detour signage. Roads not shown as green or orange, with the exception of signed detours, require road manager approval for access by permit.

This map applies to all PBS Level 2 compliant vehicles up to 30 metres long operating under permit including A - doubles.

Roads shown as approved (green) or conditionally approved (orange) are pre-approved for annual permit access, as are signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a pre-approved road, provided it is marked with detour signage. Roads not shown as green or orange, with the exception of signed detours, require road manager approval for access by permit.

View the Port of Melbourne Container Routes network map (External link)
Melbourne’s Class 3 gazetted Container Vehicle Routes in the Port of Melbourne precinct. This map shows all approved arterial and Port of Melbourne-managed roads in the precinct that semi-trailers, transporting containers at up to 48 tonnes, can use. Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

View the Controlled Access Bus network map (External link)
Victoria’s Class 2 & 3 gazetted Controlled Access Bus prohibited routes. This map shows 57 Victorian arterial roads prohibited for use by controlled access buses as restricted (red) roads. Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Victoria's Class 1 gazetted Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) network map for 2-axle cranes. This map shows all approved arterial and municipal roads that operators of 2-axle cranes, such as 2-axle Pick and Carry cranes and 2-axle All Terrain (European) cranes (at up to 24.0 tonnes) can use.

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Roads not shown as approved (green) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) require road manager approval for access by a separate permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Restricted structures with Posted Mass Limits (red dots) must not be crossed. For other highlighted structures (orange dots), the restriction applies only to combinations with a total mass between 49.6 and 100 tonnes.

The Victorian Class 1 Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) Route Access Lists [PDF, 740Kb] details areas of operation, exempted routes and prohibited routes and structures for all Class 1 OSOM vehicles. Map networks are currently being developed for Load Carrying Vehicles, Special Purposes Vehicles and Agricultural Vehicles but until these are published this document is linked to and is to be read in conjunction with the NHVR notice:

Victoria’s Over Dimensional (OD) Vehicles network map. This map shows the preferred network of arterial and municipal roads that cater for OD combinations that exceed 5.0 metres high or 5.0 metres wide or 30.0 metres long or 100.0 tonnes gross mass. These OD routes have been chosen because they have minimal height and width impediments or mass restrictions.

The routes are mapped in different colours for specific OD routes. The (broken lines) on certain routes in the regional network indicate proposed OD routes. Routes 5A and 5B (light blue) in the metropolitan network are alternate routes to be used only when authorised by VicRoads Permits Section

OD Route 5A is an alternate route for OSOM combinations that are not permitted to travel via the West Gate bridge.

OD Route 5B is an alternate route for OSOM vehicles that are not permitted to travel via the Dandenong Bypass.

Operators of OD vehicles must check the VicRoads website for road closures and road conditions prior to travel to ensure clear passage. Travelling off the preferred network requires written road manager approval or direction by an authorised officer.

Access for these OD vehicles is managed through conditions such as escorts and travel time restrictions stated in an OD Vehicle Permit. To obtain a permit to operate an OD vehicle, please submit your Class 1 permit application via the NHVR website (External link).

A Class 1 agricultural vehicle is a vehicle, trailer or implement that has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of more than 4.5 tonnes or an Aggregate Trailer Mass of more than 4.5 tonnes but no more than 45 tonnes, and exceeds the mass or dimension requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

Roads shown as restricted (red) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. Operators of all Class 1 Oversize Agricultural Vehicles must check the VicRoads website for road closures and road conditions prior to travel to ensure clear passage. It is permitted to travel off route only if the road is marked with detour signage or if directed by an authorised officer.

Restricted structures with Posted Mass Limits (red symbols) must not be crossed if the vehicle combination exceeds the posted mass limit.

Roads shown as restricted (red) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. Operators of all Class O Oversize Agricultural Vehicles must check the VicRoads website for road closures and road conditions prior to travel to ensure clear passage. It is permitted to travel off route only if the road is marked with detour signage or if directed by an authorised officer.

Vehicles manufactured from 2002 onward operating under the GHMS are eligible for a 5 percent mass concession when transporting grain to the nearest participating grain receiver between 1 October and 30 April. For all definitions and terms relevant to this map please view the documents below and the GHMS information page.

Please note that B-doubles operating under the GHMS must comply with the relevant conditions outlined in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-Double Authorisation (Notice) 2014 (No.2).

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (approved with conditions) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Grain receival centres are indicated by a black silo symbol. Restricted structures are shown as red dots and must not be crossed.

Vehicles manufactured from 2002 onward operating under the GHMS are eligible for a 5 percent mass concession when transporting grain to the nearest participating grain receiver between 1 October and 30 April. For all definitions and terms relevant to this map please view the documents below and the GHMS information page.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (approved with conditions) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Grain receival centres are indicated by a black silo symbol. Restricted structures shown as red dots and must not be crossed.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (conditionally approved) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Restricted structures with Posted Mass Limits (red symbols) must not be crossed if the vehicle combination exceeds the posted mass limit.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (conditionally approved) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Restricted structures with Posted Mass Limits (red symbols) must not be crossed if the vehicle combination exceeds the posted mass limit. For other highlighted structures (black symbols), the restriction applies only to combinations with a total mass between 46.1 and 78.5 tonnes

Unlike gazetted networks, annual permits, obtained from the NHVR are required to operate on this network regardless of whether the desired route appears on the map.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (conditionally approved) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Restricted structures with Posted Mass Limits (red symbols) must not be crossed if the vehicle combination exceeds the posted mass limit.

Unlike gazetted networks, annual permits, obtained from the NHVR are required to operate on this network regardless of whether the desired route appears on the map.

Roads not shown as approved (green) or orange (conditionally approved) require road manager approval for access by permit, with the exception of signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a gazetted road, provided it is marked with detour signage.

Restricted structures with Posted Mass Limits (red symbols) must not be crossed if the vehicle combination exceeds the posted mass limit. For other highlighted structures (black symbols), the restriction applies only to combinations with a total mass between 46.1 and 78.5 tonnes.

The tutorial below shows how easy it is to plan a journey with our heavy vehicle map network system Bookmarks have been included for simple navigation to major towns and cities and layers can be switched on or off and a "Details" page is available for further information. The maps are mobile friendly and can be viewed on any device and if your device is GPS enabled, the map can zoom to your current location. If your preference is to view the data in a list format, a link to the underlying data is available via the map "Details" tab.

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